The Stand

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?I would highly recommend this book. I have read it twice in its original release, again when it was re-released and then just finished listening to this audio version. I thought Grover Gardner did a wonderful reading of the book.Who was your favorite character and why?Franny Goldsmith was and remains my favorite character in the book. She just seems to remain optimistic throughout, which is tough to do under the darkness of the situation.What does Grover Gardner bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?I can't think of much to add here. I can just say that he did a terriffic reading of the book. I'd be happy to get other audibooks where he was the narrator.If you could rename The Stand, what would you call it? Humanity redeemed

I was introduced to this book many, many years ago and immediately became a fan. Some 25 plus years later, this book is one that I make it a point of reading every year...just like watching "It's A Wonderful Life" at Christmas time. I was so excited to see that it had been released on Audible...I bought it, right then and there. In my opinion, this book is one of Stephen King's best and it is indeed a classic. A must have for your listening pleasure and now perhaps I will not have to replace another copy quite so soon! 

I listened to this book hoping that it would deviate significantly from the mini series I remembered from years and years ago, but that was not the case.The Stand (mini-series) was my first introduction to the post-apocalypses genre, and it helped to make that genre one of my absolute favorites in all of literature.That being said, this book is deeply flawed, and like so many Stephen King novels suffers from two major problems:1)A terrible ending; and2)Unnecessary use of supernatural phenomenon The Stand could have been one of the absolute greatest sci-fi novels of all time... had it stuck to being sci-fi. Instead it quickly veers into the supernatural, and leaves science in the dust.The bad guys are a little bit too evil, and the ending is just flat-out stupid.It is a fun journey, though, and if you haven't been tainted by the mini-series, I highly recommend reading the book because it is a very captivating and engrossing (if imperfect) ride.

What did you like best about The Stand? What did you like least?great premise, agonizingly slow. The earlier version of this book was much, much better than this new one, with all of the extras.It slows a terrific story down to a crawl.... Also, if you know anything about firearms, this book will make you roll your eyes.To wit:in 1990, the US Army was not using the .45 automatic or the Thompson sub-machine gun.The M-16 is a rifle, not a carbine.There was never a rifle call the M-3 in 1990.Etc...etc... The Devil is in the details.

Nothing's better than a great Stephen King novel and this is the mother of all Kings novels.I've waited for years for this audiobook, and I must say this audiobook was worth the wait.Grover Gardener is absolutely excellent.Kings characters come alive with Gardener's narration.Excellent.

I first read The Stand in when my son was born in 1984 and have read it multiple times since.This download have been on my calendar since Audible announced and I am so excited to listen!I hope all those who have never ventured down this epic path do so now that its available on Audible.. Strap in and get ready for a ride!

What made the experience of listening to The Stand the most enjoyable?I'm so excited to finally have The Stand on Audio and I got it for free with my credits.I have been wanting to purchase it for awhile but the price of the audiobook was over a hundred dollars even used.Thank you AudibleI listen at work and this book will make my day enjoyable and I can share it with my friends.One of the best Stephen King books of all time.Definitely a classic!

I have been a Stephen King fan for many years and this one in particular, has been my favorite. Ive read the book and watched the movie several times.I was very excited to learn it was in audio since that has become my favoite way to read in recent years. I purchased this one the moment it became available on Audible and am thrilled.Grover Gardner does fine narration and does well in reminding me of all the characters Ive come to know in this novel.

Would you consider the audio edition of The Stand to be better than the print version?Not better but more convemient.What other book might you compare The Stand to and why?Swan SongAny additional comments?This is my favorite book ever followed by Battlefield Earth and Watchers.Like Bonita who posted earlier, purchasing this book was also the first thing I did but I was still in bed when I did it.I've read the uncut version in book form and loved it.I listed to the original audio book form and loved it as well.

Any additional comments?I have waited for almost 20 years for The Stand to become available in audio format.It was definitely worth the wait!Having read this book probably 12 times over the years it is like coming home.I am only an hour or so into it but Grover Gardner's narration is wonderful.And coincidentally my year platinum membership is up tomorrow. Perfect timing. Thanks Audible.